M.Sc. Biotechnology is a postgraduate course in science. The minimum qualification required for this course is a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology.  Minimum time required to complete the course is two years. Many reputed colleges and universities in India offer this course. Some of these universities make admissions on the basis of entrance exams. Most of the entrance exams are either conducted by the concerned universities itself.

Syllabus for M.Sc. in Biotechnology Entrance Exam

The syllabus for M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Exam consists of

• Biology (10+2+3 Level)
• Chemistry (10+2+3 Level)
• Mathematics (10+2 Level)
• Physics (10+2 Level)

Top colleges offering M.Sc. in Biotechnology in India

• School of Chemical & Biotechnology, Sastra University
• Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM University
• Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Jaypee University of Information Technology
• Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University
• Department of Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science
• Department of Biotechnology, R V College of Engineering
• Department of Biotechnology, Shoolini Institute of Life Sciences and Business Management
• Department of Biotechnology, Shri M. & N Virani Science College
• Department of Biotechnology, PES Institute of Technology
• Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology
• Department of Biotechnology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
• Institute of Biotechnology & Allied Sciences, Seedling Academy
• Department of Biotechnology, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology
• Department of Biotechnology, Arunai Engineering College
• Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Avinashilingam University for Women
• Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Sciences
• Department of Life Sciences, Reva Institute of Science & Management
• Department of Biotechnology, Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology
• College of Biotechnology & Allied Sciences, Allahabad Agricultural Institute

General guidelines for preparing for M.Sc. in Biotechnology Entrance Exam

Candidates should be very much aware about the entire syllabus. They should refer various textbooks related to the subject. Candidates should also possess good knowledge of the subjects covered during the graduate program. Referring previous year entrance exam question papers will be a good practice. This will give a basic idea regarding the question pattern. The candidates should manage the available time properly. They must start their preparations at the earliest. Candidates can also attend entrance coaching classes.

Set up a full proof study Plan

Students should try to study with the help of a well prepared study time table. Studying in such a way will help them in properly utilizing the available time. Studying with a well planned time table also increases the confidence level of candidates thereby lowering the tension for exams.